Norman Hand Albertson

January 7, 1916 - February 3, 2011

Obituary

Norman Hand Albertson, 95, died February 3, 2011. He was born January 7, 1916 in Philadelphia, PA to Archibald L. Albertson and his wife Alice Albertson. Norman was a former Marine and a WW II Navy Veteran. He married Betty Scarborough on September 3, 1938. She preceded him in death in 1982. Norman retired from Baptist Medical Center, as department supervisor, in 1986. He collected and restored antique furniture, guns, coins, pipes, steins, antique books, and oil paintings. His residence was known by many as a museum. While he was a life member of most of the Veteran Organizations, he did not attend meetings. In later years he...

Norman Hand Albertson, 95, died February 3, 2011. He was born January 7, 1916 in Philadelphia, PA to Archibald L. Albertson and his wife Alice Albertson. Norman was a former Marine and a WW II Navy Veteran. He married Betty Scarborough on September 3, 1938. She preceded him in death in 1982. Norman retired from Baptist Medical Center, as department supervisor, in 1986. He collected and restored antique furniture, guns, coins, pipes, steins, antique books, and oil paintings. His residence was known by many as a museum. While he was a life member of most of the Veteran Organizations, he did not attend meetings. In later years he was a chapter member of the Lincoln Terrace Association and for years attended the Solo Club, where he learned to be an accomplished ballroom dancer. He is survived by one son, Rev. Norman Albertson and his wife Jane Ann, as well as 4 grandchildren; Alicia, Sara, Joel and Blake, and one great granddaughter Halle. While he will be missed by family and friends, he will be missed by his constant companions, his dogs, Lucky and Angel. Memorial Services for Norman will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home.